Multi-station downflow centrifugal separation method and apparatus for separating particulate matter from gases

Patent · Tue Jul 05 04:00:00 EDT 1983

OSTI ID:5610206

Wilson, J G

The method involves conducting the gas through a plurality of particulate matter separating stations, serially. In each station the gas is centrifuged in an annular channel and then turned inwardly, to leave particles behind and conduct the particle-removed gas away therefrom. In the successive stations, the gas is centrifuged or swirled with differing force levels, and particles of differing sizes are separated out. The apparatus comprises a vessel in which are positioned a plurality of serially arranged separating stations. Each station has vanes for imparting a swirling, centrifugal motion to gas introduced into the vessel, and annular channels along which to conduct the swirling gas. Each station has a central, slotted tube, concentric with the channel, through which to vent the particle-separated gas, and the annular channels have terminations which define repositories for separated particles.

• Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
• Patent Number(s): US 4391613
• OSTI ID: 5610206
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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